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Historical society to have Nov. 9 lecture
The Canfield Historical Society’s annual Fall Lecture Series will continue on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. with a lecture on the History of Lane Funeral Homes...a Centennial Family Business. This lecture will present an interesting history of funeral practices through the ages. The Canfield Historical Society is continuing its mission of collecting Canfield history with a scanning project where everyone who wishes to participate is invited to do so. Attendants to the lecture are encouraged to bring, if they are in possession of, any photos or documents relating to Canfield History to be scanned, therefore adding to the Historical Society’s collection. The free lecture takes place at the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, located at 44 West Main Street in Canfield, across from the Canfield library. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information on the lecture, call the Canfield Historical Society at 330-533-3458.
Canfield church offers holiday grief workshop
Canfield United Methodist Church is offering a one-time workshop for people struggling with grief this holiday season. To assist grieving members of the community in coping during this time, “Getting through the Holidays after Facing Loss” will be offered Nov. 19 from 11:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. A light lunch will be served and donations for lunch are appreciated. Reservations are requested by Nov. 13 to the church office at 330-533-9801, and the community is welcome.
Raptors: birds of prey (Mahoning County Extension)
Join the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists on Nov. 15 to learn about many issues surrounding birds of prey, including environmental concerns, license requirements and rescue suggestions. Heather Merritt, from Birds in Flight Sanctuary, will speak on her past experiences, and share some interesting facts about raptors. This event will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Canfield library, located at 43 W. Main Street in Canfield. Registration is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. To register, stop in at the Mahoning County Extension Office, call at 330-533-5538 or visit go.osu.edu/Raptor.
November is diabetes awareness month
Austintown Podiatry Associates, located at 1300 South Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown, is providing a free vascular, neurological and diabetic foot screening exams to all patients without insurance for the entire month of November. Physician’s on site are Drs. Larry and Catherine Karlock, Dr. Flauto, Dr. Arters and Dr. Abadco. For questions or to book an appointment, call 330-792-6519.
Interim acupuncturist begins at wellness center
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman recently announced that they are bringing in Lauren Berendt M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. to continue acupuncture services while Valentina Khoury Dubasik, ND, LAc, LOM goes on maternity leave. Lauren Berendt M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. began seeing patients on Oct. 25 at Ohio Naturopathic, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman. For more information about scheduling an acupuncture or naturopathic medicine consultation, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com.
Knitting guild to meet on Nov. 14
The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rotary Community Building in Fair Park in Canfield. The guild will have its annual fall potluck. This will be followed by the hat contest for “Lids for Kids” and prizes will be awarded. Anyone interested in joining the group or donating yarn for their charity work can contact wrkg.ohio@gmail.com.
Gathering Place to honor veterans at meeting
The Gathering Place is honoring veterans from all branches of the service at their monthly meeting on Nov. 13. If you plan to attend, call the church office at 330-533-3531 with your name, address, phone number and the branch of the service where you served before Nov. 6. On that day there will also be an informational program, outlining all of the services available to veterans, some of which you may not be aware of. The meeting will be Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield. Lunch will be served following the program.
Library holiday closing
All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed on Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving.
Book-a-Librarian offers additional help
If you would like a personal introduction to resources available at the library or need more time with a librarian than you can get over the phone or if you just walk in, this program is for you. Book-a-Librarian sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. A library staff member will give undivided attention to customers who want in-depth help with a variety of library services, such as learning to use a computer, email or the internet; downloading e-books and audiobooks, researching a topic, discovering new books and authors, business, non-profit or genealogy help. To schedule an appointment, visit any library, call 330-744-8636 or go online at www.LibraryVisit.org/Book-a-Librarian to book a librarian at ay of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Getting a restful night’s sleep seminar
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman will be hosting a free natural health seminar titled, “Getting a Restful Night’s Sleep,” on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. If you have ever found yourself frustrated and awake in the middle of the night, asking, “why can’t I sleep,” you’re not alone. An estimated 50-70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders or sleep deprivation. Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND to discover the simple, natural things you can do to help you get the restful, restorative sleep you need every night. The seminar will take place at the Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, located at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, in Boardman (Southbridge West Complex). For more information or to reserve your seat, call 330-729-1350 or go to OhioND.com. The event is free, but RSVP is required.
Check blood pressure at the library
A Salem area nurse will be visiting the Canfield library on Nov. 15 from 1-2 p.m. to check blood pressure.
Swap coupons at the library
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.
Basic computer class offered at the library
Learn very basic computer skills at the Canfield library on Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. This is a beginner’s class that will cover use of a mouse, computer terms and simple internet use. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and specify library and Basic Computer Class to register.
Get up and move during story time
“Gotta Move Story Time” is for children who are ages 2-5 who are accompanied by a care-giver. Join the Canfield library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. for a variety of musical and movement activities that appeal to the “young and restless,” stimulate brain development and motivate language learning. Adults and children, get ready to act out stories and rhymes, sing and dance, talk and play.
Tales and talk offered at the library
Join the Canfield library every Tuesday at 10 a.m. for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. This program is catered to children ages 2-3.
Bond with babies and books
Every Thursday at the Canfield library at 10 a.m., caregivers and their little ones who are ages 6-23 months will have 20 minutes of language enrichment including rhymes, songs and stories, followed by time to play and socialize.
Join the November book club meeting
The Canfield library’s monthly book club, “Off the Shleves,” will be discussing “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. “Britt-Marie Was here” by Fredrik Backman will be December’s read, and “The Widow” by Fiona Barton will be discussed in January.
Meet historical First Ladies
“Christmas at the White House with the First Ladies” will be performed by the Salem Preservation Society on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Canfield library. This tea is sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC Canfield Committee. Tea and refreshments will be prepared. Tickets are $30 per person, and bring your favorite tea cup. For tickets and information, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.
Join a chair yoga class
Sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC, Chair Yoga classes are offered every Friday in November at the Canfield library at 10 a.m. Pay as you attend at $10 per class. Be sure to dress comfortably. For more information, call the Development Office at 330-740-6086
Mah-Jongg Mondays at the library
Drop in to play Mah-Jongg with others who love the game every Monday during November at the Canfield library. Games begin at 1 p.m. Bring your own Mah-Jongg set or share with a friend. Mah-Jongg sets are not provided in this program for adults and teens.
Join the Stephen King Constant Readers book club
If you enjoy reading books by Stephen King, the master of suspense, join the Canfield library on Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his riveting stories, as well as other captivating tales by his peers. This month, the group will dive into an informal discussion of “The Gunslinger,” the first installment of King’s magnum opus “The Dark Tower” series, followed by a preview of new and exciting upcoming titles.
Join the Forever Young book club
If you love reading young adult books, join the Canfield library where the group will be reading and discussing a different young adult book every month. November’s meeting with be the 14th at 6:30 p.m. This month, the group will be discussing “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman. This program is for adults.
Pinterest for beginners
Join the Canfield library on Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. in this beginner’s class on how to set up a Pinterest account, search for items (like recipes or craft ideas), create boards and save pins. Space is limited, and registration is required. This event is for adults. An email account is required before attending. Call 330-744-8636 to register.
Basic Microsoft Word class offered at Canfield
Learn very basic computer skills involving the Microsoft Office Word program at the Canfield library on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. This is a beginner’s class for adults that will cover cut and paste and the Word menus. Space is limited, so call 330-744-8636 to register.
Build a clay-bot
Model your own clay-bot on a wind-up walker at the Canfield library on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Whether cute, crazy or ghastly, it’s your creation, so go for it. Snacks provided are provided at this program for tweens who are ages 9-12.
Color for grown ups
Join the Canfield library on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. and tap into your creative side with the newest relaxation craze - coloring for grown-ups. Colored pencils and markers will be provided, along with intricate abstract and themed design sheets. This program is for teens and adults only.
Create luminary mason jars
Join the Canfield library on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in creating a fall luminary to decorate this holiday season. Supplies will be provided and registration is required for adults and teens. Call 330-744-8636 to register.
Read to a therapy dog
Read to the Canfield library’s favorite therapy dogs. Bring your own book, or the library will find one for you. This program is the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. and is for children in grades kindergarten and up. The therapy dogs are provided by Pawz for People, a Community Partner of Pet Partners, a local Pet Therapy group.
Santa Claus is coming to the library
You’d better not pout on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. when Santa comes down the book stacks at the Canfield library and listens to every wish. Meet Santa, and afterwards have fun making chocolate-covered pretzels with frosting and sprinkles. Children of all ages can play games and make a craft
Prepare for Kindergarten through play
At Baby Brilliant: Playtime at Your Library, on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Canfield library, patrons will read a story and have fun with developmentally appropriate games and activities that you can do with your child to help them get ready for Kindergarten. This Baby Brilliant program is for ages 2-6 and all children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress like a pirate for a piratical day
The Canfield library will host a pirate-themed event on Nov. 11 at 10. a.m. Lay anchor for music, games, crafts and snacks. Dress up is encourages for children of all ages.
Hoarding: a simple look at a complex disorder
Molly Suehr and Rachel Cline, trained under the direction of Cory Chalmers, host of A&E’s “Hoarders” TV show will help participants understand hoarding disorder at the Canfield library on Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will provide a definition, an idea of the prevalence of hoarders, the varying levels of hoarding and the differing hoarding types. What type of person hoards? You may be surprised. This event is for adults.
Canfield schools partner for hurricane relief collection
The Canfield Local Schools have teamed up with the Canfield Presbyterian Church to make hygiene kits for Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Collection bins are at C.H. Campbell, Hilltop and Canfield Village Middle School until Oct. 27. Items needed include the following: hand towels (approximately 16 inches x 28 inches, no bath towels or fingertip size), washcloth, wide-tooth comb, nail clipper, bar of soap (bath size in wrapper), toothbrush (in original packaging), Band-Aids Æ or other adhesive bandage strips, one-gallon plastic bags with zipper closure. The church will take care of getting supplies to the disaster struck areas. For questions, contact the church office at 330-533-5509.
Coupon Swap at the library
Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons.
Historical program to be at the library
The Friends of PLYMC Canfield Committee will host this fundraising tea with a performance by the Salem Historical Society, titled “Christmas at the White House with the First Ladies.” The event will take place on Nov. 5 at the Canfield library at 1 p.m. Tea and tea food will be prepared so bring your favorite tea cup. There will be a basket raffle, as well. Tickets are $30 per person. For tickets and reservations, contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.
Fundraise and shop with softball booster bus trip
The Canfield High School Softball Boosters are hosting their third annual New York City Holiday Shopping and Tourist Site Blitz Dec. 15-17. Spend the day as you wish or join the group at the scheduled bus drop-off and pick-up points (approximate 2.5 hour intervals), including Rockefeller Center, Battery Park (9/11 Memorial), Union Square, Garment District and Times Square. The cost is $139 per person if paid in full by Oct. 21, $134 per person for repeat travelers and $149 per person without a discount. All payments are due by Nov. 15 and no refunds will be issued after this date. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. This is a round-trip from Canfield High School to New York City. For more information and reservations, contact Treasurer John Gomez at 330-402-4784 or jgome@aol.com.
Shoe donation aims to help hurricane victims
Doctors Lawrence Karlock, Catherine Karlock, John Flauto, Joseph Arters and Darleen Abadco, and the staff at Austintown Podiatry Associates are looking to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. They are collecting shoes to donate to the victims who have lost their footwear. If you would like to participate, donate shoes at one of the three offices: 1300 South Canfield-Niles Road, Suite 1, in Austintown; 7010 South Ave., Suite 3, in Boardman or 3802 Elm Road in Warren.
Overeaters Anonymous to have local meetings
Overeaters Anonymous is offering meetings at several local locations and on a variety of days. On Saturdays at 10 a.m., there will be a meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in the Church Hall, Room 2, located at 4453 Warren-Sharon Road in Vienna, Ohio. This location is handicapped accessible. On Sundays at 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at Shenango Presbyterian Church, located at 3144 Wilmington Road (Route 18) in New Castle, Pa. This location is handicapped accessible. On Mondays, a meeting will take place at 1 p.m. at the Girard Multigenerational Center, located at 443 Trumbull Avenue in Girard. This location is handicapped accessible. On Wednesdays, a meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Care - Northside Medical Center in the Medical Education Building, auditorium A, located at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. This location is handicapped accessible. On Tuesdays at 6 p.m., a meeting will take place at the Oxford House, located at 30 Benton Road in Salem. This location is handicapped accessible. On Thursdays, a meeting will take place at Valley Care - Northside Medical Center in the Medical Education Building, Auditorium A, located at 500 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. This location is handicapped accessible. At 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, a meeting will take place at New Life Lutheran Church, located at 1181 Churchill-Hubbard Road in Youngstown. This location is also handicapped accessible. For more information on OA or meetings, go to www.oa.org or call one of the following Help Hotlines: Mahoning or Trumbull Counties - 330-747-2696; Columbiana County - 330-424-7767; Lawrence County - 724-674-3697.
GA to meet twice this week
Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover from their gambling addictions, will meet twice this week in the Youngstown-Warren area. A GA meeting is offered every Friday at Westminster Church, located at 119 Stadium Drive in Boardman, and another is offered every Sunday at Christ Church Presbyterian, located at 3425 Hopkins Road in Youngstown (in Cornersburg). Both meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and last about 1-1/2 hours. Those who believe gambling has affected any part of their lives are urged to attend. For more information, call the local Gamblers Anonymous hotline at 330-505-5060.